Overview
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in pensions and insurance sectors. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow and we are looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. This role suits someone with experience running end-to-end payroll processes and managing a portfolio of clients.
The Role
As a Senior Pensions Administrator with XPS you will:
* Run end to end payroll
* Take responsibility for the completion of payroll processes relating to data entry tasks and activities allocated whilst working effectively in a team
* Gather data from a variety of sources, and carry out data entry and basic analysis activities
* Carry out standard and non-standard payroll tasks and activities autonomously in a timely manner
* Communicate clearly with Pension Administration team members, including routine interactions regarding payroll and pensioner queries
* Provide support for senior colleagues regarding ongoing payroll projects and specific business development activities
* Support the team with new staff members and provide training to less experienced team members, checking and validating their work to ensure accuracy
* Identify errors and escalate issues where appropriate
* Be proactive and take on personal responsibility and ownership for completion of tasks
* Be a team player, a role model for all colleagues and own your personal development to enable you to make an increasing contribution to the firm
Your profile
Essential Criteria
* Experience in running end to end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients or large volume
* Strong Maths and English GCSE or equivalent qualification – minimum grade C
* Experience of dealing with high volumes of work
* A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage workload effectively and independently
* Communicate effectively to stakeholders and clients
* CIPP qualified desirable, not essential. We welcome those qualified by experience.
What We Offer
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:
* Competitive salary
* Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
* Flexible Bank holidays
* Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
* Healthcare cash plan
* Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
* Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
* XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
* Access to a digital GP service
* Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
* Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
What Next
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please discuss with the recruitment team by phone or email.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
* Right to Work confirmation
* DBS Disclosure check
* Employment or educational references covering five years
* Satisfactory credit check
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued. We reserve the right to close vacancies early and only accept CVs directly from candidates or our preferred suppliers. We aim to respond to all applicants, and if you have not heard within 28 days, please assume you were not successful.
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